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Extend my project?

A no-cost extension (NCX) extends the project period beyond the original project end date. As the phrase “no cost” suggests, there is no additional funding. It allows a Principal Investigator (PI) additional time to complete the scope of work of her/his project without additional funding. The fact that funds remain at the expiration of the grant is not, in itself, sufficient justification for an extension without additional funds.

A no-cost extension may be requested by the PI when all three of the following conditions are met:

A no-cost extension (NCX) extends the project period beyond the original project end date. As the phrase “no cost” suggests, there is no additional funding. It allows a Principal Investigator (PI) additional time to complete the scope of work of her/his project without additional funding. The fact that funds remain at the expiration of the grant is not, in itself, sufficient justification for an extension without additional funds.

A no-cost extension may be requested by the PI when all three of the following conditions are met:

The end of the project period is approaching, AND

There is a programmatic need to continue the research, AND

There are sufficient funds remaining to cover the extended effort

Many federal agencies allow for Stanford to approve a one-time no cost extension for a period of up to 12 months beyond the original expiration date shown in the NoA (Notice of Award) if all the following criteria are met.

No term of the award specifically prohibits the extension

Funds are left in the project budget

There is a programmatic need

The project's originally approved scope will not change

Contracts typically require a formal request to the sponsors contracting officer and a subsequent modification to the contract. Review the terms and conditions for guidance.